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Actual fuel economy of cars and light trucks: 1966-2019

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The primary measure in this analysis is the average miles driven per gallon of fuel for each year. mpg for both years). gallons per 100 miles to 5.10 gallons per 100 miles) represents a compound rate of decrease of 2.3% gallons per 100 miles to 5.10 In comparison, the change between 2008 and 2019 (from 4.59

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Actual fuel economy of cars and light trucks: 1966-2017

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The primary measure in this analysis is the average miles driven per gallon of fuel for each year. mpg for both years). gallons per 100 miles to 5.09 gallons per 100 miles) represents a compound rate of decrease of 2.3% gallons per 100 miles to 5.09 In comparison, the change between 2008 and 2017 (from 4.59

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Achates showcases 2.7L, 3-cylinder opposed piston gasoline compression ignition engine in F-150; estimated 37 mpg combined

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Fabien Redon, Vice President, Technology Development at Achates, said they estimate that the OPGCI pickup will achieve 37 mpg (6.35 l/100 km) on the combined cycle—nearly five MPG better than the proposed CAFE 2025 requirements for a vehicle of a similar size. A comparison between the 2.7L Earlier post.).

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Toyota’s new RAV4 plug-in hybrid SUV offers 39 miles AER, 90 MPGe

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seconds—the second quickest acceleration time in the Toyota lineup—the 2021 RAV4 Prime has an estimated 39 miles of all-electric range—the highest AER of any PHEV SUV on the market. As a technology comparison, the 2006-2012 RAV4 offered an optional 269-hp, 3.5-liter liter gas V6 engine that reached 0-60 mph in 6.3-seconds—a

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FCA says Jeep Wrangler environmental impact reduced by 15% compared to predecessor

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Determinations are based on 150,000 miles of operation. The comparison was made with the previous-generation Wrangler Unlimited, as powered by its only available engine—FCA’s award-winning 3.6-liter 2020 Jeep Wrangler Freedom Edition. liter Pentastar V-6—and a since-discontinued five-speed automatic transmission.

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BMW releases more teaser shots and video of new i8 plug-in hybrid Roadster; preliminary fuel consumption figures

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mpg US); combined electricity consumption of 15.4 kWh/100 miles); combined CO 2 emissions: 46 g/km (Fuel consumption figures based on the EU test cycle, may vary depending on the tire format specified). By comparison, the in-production BMW i8 plug-in hybrid offers combined fuel consumption of 2.1 100 km (117.5 kWh/100 km (18.6

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Fuel Economy Keeps Rising: 24.6 MPG In March

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If you''re used to driving around in a Prius then average miles per gallon of 24.6 will sound a little poor in comparison. mpg higher than January and February''s revised figures, both the previous.' But that''s the average economy of all cars, light trucks, minivans and SUVs purchased in the U.S.

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